Restaurant Brands International announced that Chris Padoan has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Popeyes U.S. & Canada, effective March 23.

In this role, Padoan will lead operations across the Popeyes system, focusing on strengthening restaurant execution, enhancing the guest experience, and supporting franchisees across the U.S. and Canada.

Padoan brings nearly 15 years of experience with Burger King, where he built his career in field leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Regional Vice President of the South Region, where he led operational improvements across the region and worked closely with franchisees and restaurant teams to strengthen performance and execution.

Padoan’s restaurant career began in his teenage years – gaining experience across both front and back of house roles – and worked his way up to restaurant ownership. Prior to Burger King, Padoan owned and operated a fast casual concept for six years, giving him a practical, firsthand perspective on what it takes to run great restaurants day in and day out.

“Chris is a highly respected leader who has spent his career working side-by-side with franchisees and restaurant teams,” said Peter Perdue, President of Popeyes U.S. & Canada. “His deep operational expertise and strong track record in the field make him the right leader to help us continue improving restaurant execution and delivering a great guest experience across the Popeyes system.”

As Popeyes continues to focus on delivering the best tasting, best value chicken in quick service, strengthening restaurant operations remains a key priority for the brand’s next phase of growth.

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